Boys will be selected from the recent U11 Development Series for inclusion in the State Development programs in 2018. Watch this space and the AFLTas website for further information in the new year.more

Fixtures for whole season are nowhere near completed so please ensure fixtures are checked on a weekly basis
In the first two weeks we have substantial number of venues unavailable due to transition from summer to winter sports and other activities.more

Matt won the 53 km Molokai Paddle backing up his win in the same event last year.
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Challenging poets and photographers.
Capture "essence of the game"
Submit your poems & photographs or enter match day football competition with a prize pool of more than $1000.
Find attached details. Closing date 12 August 2016more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO4XErVpk7s
See highlights from the Blue V Gold Development games. See Michael Bowerman's run and receive, Tom Reeves' creative play, OB-C's mark, Harry Butterworth's gather and goal, Jonte Doran's run down and tackle, Zac Roberts and Will Peppin combination, Jayden Wilton's snap for goal and Tom Murrell's run and goal.more

The STJFL is partially funding the filming of the U12 & U15 Blue/Gold games. Both matches will be streamed live to the STJFL Facebook and websites.
Cost to download your game is just $15 via www.dufftv.com.au/downloadmore

Don’t miss your opportunity to play in the inaugural Kanga’s
Corporate Cup on Blundstone Arena on Saturday August 15.
Played in the popular AFL 9’s format, the Kanga’s Corporate Cup will
be played as a curtain raiser to the Round 20 Toyota AFL Premiership
Season match between North Melbourne and St Kilda.more

Congratulations to all boys who participated in the Blue V Gold game and those who went on to play in the South V N/NW game. An extended squad of 33 will be trimmed to 25 after State training - details on AFL Tas website.more

Congratulations to all the Southern boys who played in the Blue and Gold trial games. Listed below are the members of the extended State squad of 30 which will be trimmed to 23.
Training details on AFL Tas website.more

Sharing the spotlight with Andrew Swallow, Nick Riewoldt, Ben Brown and Mav Weller were U8 players from Lindisfarne, Kermandie, Sorell, North Hobart and Kingborough together with U12 teams from Claremont and New Norfolk. Teams played at half time in the North Melbourne V St Kilda match on Saturday 12th July.more

The CRIPPS STJFL / SFL U17 Representative team to play against the NWJFL U17 on Sunday 8th June 2.45pm at Young Town Oval in Youngtown.
Bus departs North Hobart Oval 10.00am, be there before 10.00am Sunday.more

The CRIPPS STJFL U16 Representative team to play against the NTJFA U16 on Sunday 8th June 11.45am at NTCA ground in Launceston.
Bus departs North Hobart Oval 7.30am, be there before 7.30am Sunday.
Emergencies bring your game uniform as things may change.more

Gavin Brown - North Melbourne Development Manager will conduct the STJFL Coach Forum. Following the success of the visit by John Lamont last year the STJFL in conjunction with the North Melbourne FC will offer this opportunity for coaches from the south of the state to attend Gavin's lecture.more

The U12, U15 and U16 Southern squads will participate in the Blue V Gold games on Wednesday 23rd April at Queenborough Oval.
U12s at 11:00, U15s at 12:30 and U16s at 2:30.
Training for the U12s and U15s for the boys nominated by their TSL Club Development Officer will be at Queenborough Oval on Monday 7th and 14th April from 4:30 till 5:45. Boys should wear their club jumpers to training.more

Scott Donaghy - Lindisfarne JFC President - has been recognised for his tireless work for his club by being awarded the Mercury Volunteer of the Year. He was selected from 19 other hard working individuals from the STJFL clubs. Congratulations to Scott and all the other club volunteers.more

On Saturday 9th November the inaugural Hydro Tasmania AFL Conference and the Awards Dinner were held at the Country Club in Launceston. Julie Doran was awarded the State Leadership prize. Her club, the North Hobart Juniors wins $5000. Scott Donaghy was awarded the Southern Regional Volunteer of the Year and Adam Doran the STJFL Coach of the Year.more

Adam Doran - North Hobart U18 coach has been recognised as Coach of the Year. North Hobart in 2013 has fielded two teams in the U18 competition - no mean feat. Adam has been a long time supporter of junior football and has three sons playing in the STJFL.more

New App puts local footballers in the picture.
You don't need to have played in a premiership, kicked a winning goal or even have pulled on a pair of football boots to be a Local Football Legend.
A clever new smartphone app, developed in Point Lonsdale, gives footballers nationally the chance to be the star of their own football card.
see link belowmore

One junior footballer from the STJFL will become Kanga's Kid of the Week for each week of the AFL season. Oliver Burrows-Cheng (Kingborough Tigers) and Jackson Coad (Sandy Bay Lions) are the first of many.
They will be interviewed by HeartFM and win a host of prizes from the NMFC.http://www.heart1073.com.au/kanga-kid-of-the-weekmore

Teams from Clarence, Glenorchy, Lauderdale and the new Hobart City and Kingborough-Huon sides put in some great performances at the U14 TSL Dev. Series at NHO. A squad for the Blue V Gold Series has been named. This squad will be trimmed to enable two sides of 24 to compete on Wed 1st May at NHO. Game Schedule attached. Trainings - read onmore

Southern Tasmania is the nation's best football factory a new study has found. A story in the Mercury 4/3/2013 highlights the fact that more top-flight footballers are produced here per capita than anywhere else in the country. A number of young men have spent their formative years with STJFL clubs and the AFL Tasmania Talent Programs before going on to be drafted. The list is impressive. Ian Callinan, Colin Garland, Jack Riewoldt, Mitch Robinson, Aaron Joseph, Jeremy Howe, Aaron Cornelius, Aaron Hall, Josh Green, Liam Jones, Ryan Harwood, Marcus Davies, Sam Darley, Andrew Phillips and Jake Gillbee are presently playing and a number are waiting in the wings - Henry Schade, Jimmy Webster, George Burbury and Sam Siggins.more

Sam Siggins (Lauderdale F&SC) has been picked up in the 2012 Draft by the Adelaide Crows with its first pick. He joins fellow ex STJFL footballer Ian Callinan. Drafted also from Tasmania were Jesse Lonergan (GC Suns) and Jackson Thurlow (Geelong).
Well done boys.more

The U15s scored a come from behind win to defeat the North in a high standard game. Coach Mathew Armstrong was pleased with his charges and their preparedness to stick with the game plan.
South 11.10-82 d North 11.6-72
The U14s went down to the North despite having about the same number of scoring shots. Coach Shane Johnson was happy with the team and is looking forward to the return match next year at Aurora Stadium.
North 13.6-84 d South 7.10-52
DVDs of game available from Duff TV $35.
Photos available from Dale Cumming.more

Ben Mathewson has won the Toyota AFL Dream Team Schools Competition.
Ben wins two tickets to the AFL Grand Final plus airfares, accommodation, the chance to take part in the Grand Final Parade plus a signed Dream Team ball and a jumper signed by the coach of his AFL team - Richmond.
Congratulations Ben.more

Auskick has started again at Risdon Vale and will continue on Wednesdays from 4 till 5. Mariners coach Mathew Armstrong mixed it with over 70 eager young footballers at the first session conducted by Lindisfarne JFC President Scott Donaghy and many eager helpers. Auskickers finished off with a BBQ. With registrations already at 75 Risdon Vale this week will take over as the biggest Auskick centre in Southern Tasmania.more

Tasmania defeated the Northern Territory by 28 points in the last match of the U16 National Championships. Matt Joseph kicked 5 goals for the second time in the Carnival with Burnie's Caleb Hislop Tasmania's best.
In the second game Tasmania led all day against the NSW-ACT. Glenorchy's Matthew Joseph led the charge kicking 5 goals to be among Tasmania's best.
Tasmania 11-8-74 d NSW-ACT 8-12-60more

North Melbourne players Drew Petrie, Daniel Wells and Michael Firrito made guest appearances at the North Melbourne Clinic at Risdon Vale on Sunday 8th July. Eager autograph hunters and budding sports photographers were not disappointed. Thanks to Clarence coach Matt Drury and players Aaron French, Rohan Swan and Sean Tisdale together with Lindisfarne President Scott Donaghy and Lindisfarne Youth U15 players for their assistance. Tassie Cycles members also provided valuable help. Premier Lara Giddings and The Hon. David O'Byrne indicated their support for the Risdon Vale Community Centre, Risdon Vale Primary School and AFL Tasmania in their desire to establish Auskick at Risdon Vale. The Hon. Vanessa Goodwin was also there in support. Meetings to get the program up and running are taking place in the near future. Watch this space!more

A representative U18 team from the STJFL played the Northern U18 Rep side at Youngtown Oval after the Dockers-Bulldogs match on Sunday 8th July. In a closely contested match the Southerners just went down to the North. Ben Shea with 3 goals provided spark up forward while newcomer to the game Taija Feeger impressed all with his athleticism.

A squad of 32 has been named which will be trimmed to 24 for the match against the Northern U15s in September. The game on Wednesday 12 Sept will be preceded by a full training day on Monday 10th. More details to follow by mail. Both squad training and game will be held in the south of the state. Congratulations to boys selected and thank you to the boys who tried out for selection in the Easter Series and the Blue V Gold games. See moremore

A squad has been named which will be trimmed to 24 for the match against the Northern U14s in September. The game will be held on Wednesday 12 Sept and some training sessions will be held with Southern coach Shane Johnson on dates tba. The game this year will be held in the south of the state. Congratulations to boys selected and thank you to the boys who tried out for selection in the Easter Series and the Blue V Gold games. See more.more

The day was a resounding success with all four games being closely contested. Southern U14 and U15 squads will be announced shortly on this website. Thanks to all 8 coaches: Gray Coleman, Doug Rossiter, Scott Probert, John Brockman, Shane Johnson, Mark Spong, David Hunt and Bill Trethewie. DVDs available from Duff TV. Photos from Get Smart Pictures.more

Nick Foot has been selected on the 2012 AFL Senior Field Umpiring List.

This is a reflection on Nick’s undoubted ability but also the dedication and work ethic he has demonstrated over the past few years particularly since he was given his first opportunity to trial for the AFL at the end of the 2010 season.

George Burbury (ex Sandy Bay LJFC) and Aaron Hall (ex North Hobart JFC) had telling impacts on their respective NAB Cup games. Aaron was named as best for the Suns in his debut performance and George kicked two handy goals for Geelong - one a supergoal - resulting in $500 going to his junior club. Well done boys.

At the STJFL AGM the Richmond Football Club was admitted to the League and will begin Season 2012 with teams in the U8s and U9s. The new club will continue to operate Auskick. To be known as "The Blues" the new club will play in a navy blue strip emblazoned with the "blueman."

Registration Day is at the Richmond Oval on Sunday 4th March - 10 till 12 noon.

Aaron Hall (ex North Hobart JFC) has been taken by the Gold Coast Suns with its first pick in the Pre-Season Draft. Aaron joins fellow ex-STJFL boys Henry Schade (taken at Pick 24 in 2011 Draft), Jake Gilbee and Sam Iles.

U14 & U15 players can represent their TSL club zone in the Easter Development Series. Players are selected for zones from residential addresses. This competition is conducted by TSL clubs through their Development Officers.

U12, U13, U14 & U15 players can be selected for the STJFL BLUE Vs GOLD Development Series conducted during the June holidays. STJFL clubs are asked to nominate players who are playing with their community club. U14 & U15 Southern Representative Squads are selected primarily from this series. These squads play against the North of the State in the September holidays.

In 2011 the STJFL selected an U16 Rep side to play against the NWJFL at Aurora Stadium as a curtain raiser to the Hawthorn game. It is envisaged that a similar offering will be made in 2012 for this age group.

The Hawthorn Football Club supports the STJFL by funding the Hawthorn Library. Copies of up-to-date coaching and game information books and DVDs are held by each of the State League Development Officers for loan to coaches from within club zones.